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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character dodges and avoids the spear but gets knocked to the ground?

2. Who leaves behind a gift of a horse?

3. Who escapes and builds the city of Rome?

4. How long does the Greek warrior circle the city walls after the death of the Trojan prince?

5. Which character takes ten years to finally return home?

Short Essay Questions

1. What eventually happens to Helenus?

2. Describe Polyxena's appearance.

3. Why do Priam and Polyxena go to the Greek camp?

4. How does Paris distract his opponent?

5. What does Helenus reveal to his sibling about the horse?

6. Describe the discussion in the Trojan kitchen garden as war begins.

7. Why do the Trojans break down the city walls?

8. Which two brave warriors fight against each other on the battlefield equally?

9. How does Helen survive after the war?

10. How is Helen able to recognize Achilles?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Both Hector and Ajax are powerful warriors. They are unable to defeat each other and peacefully accept a truce. What does this behavior reveal about both men? How does this differ from other warriors in the story?

Essay Topic 2

Both Helen and Penelope are important female characters in the beginning of the book.

Part 1) What is their relationship? How do they co-exist and how do they interact? What is similar about them and what is different?

Part 2) What are some events that Penelope has a direct influence upon? What are some events that Helen has a direct influence upon?

Part 3) Which character wields more influence in society? Which one is stronger and why?

Essay Topic 3

Choose a character that Helen initially fears but then grows to like and become familiar with. How does their relationship evolve?

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